They are very stable and indestructable. They are also heavier than advertised and are a chore to load in/out of my pick up bed. Easier with a buddy but with me, a buddy, the dog, dekes and other gear space gets pretty tight. Get the kayak style paddle and a push pole. You need a pretty long kayak paddle as the boat is wider than most kayaks. Otter makes one for about $50 which is the cheapest I could find. I also use a trolling motor in more open spaces.